All Lehigh University majors by area
- Humanities & Languages · 14
- Engineering · 12
- Science & Math · 12
- Business & Finance · 7
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 7
- Technology & Computing · 5
- Arts & Design · 4
- Communications & Media · 2
- Health & Medicine · 2
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interdisciplinary Studies | $74,734 | $91,697 | $24,960 |
| English | — | $71,474 | $19,707 |
| Area Studies | — | — | — |
| Classical and Ancient Studies | — | — | — |
| Classics | — | — | — |
| East Asian Languages (Chinese / Japanese / Korean) | — | — | — |
| Ethnic / Gender Studies | — | — | — |
| German | — | — | — |
| History | — | — | — |
| International / Global Studies | — | — | — |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | — | — | — |
| Philosophy | — | — | — |
| Religious Studies | — | — | — |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Engineering | $81,142 | $121,498 | $23,834 |
| Computer Engineering | $82,209 | $116,214 | $24,625 |
| Electrical Engineering | $79,119 | $108,503 | $22,754 |
| Biomedical Engineering | $72,440 | $106,260 | $26,000 |
| Chemical Engineering | $82,435 | $101,720 | $27,000 |
| Materials Engineering | $74,971 | $97,904 | $26,324 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $75,479 | $96,618 | $24,950 |
| Civil Engineering | $73,545 | $91,856 | $27,000 |
| Architecture | — | — | — |
| Engineering Physics | — | — | — |
| Engineering, Other | — | — | — |
| Environmental Engineering | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | $45,695 | $75,611 | $23,128 |
| Geology / Earth Science | — | $72,978 | $19,707 |
| Astronomy and Astrophysics | — | — | — |
| Biochemistry | — | — | $20,710 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | — | — | — |
| Chemistry | — | — | — |
| Cognitive Science | — | — | — |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | — | — | — |
| Mathematics | — | — | — |
| Neuroscience | — | — | $22,863 |
| Physics | — | — | — |
| Statistics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance | $76,720 | $127,210 | $23,250 |
| Accounting | $77,026 | $125,874 | $23,179 |
| Business Economics | $81,796 | $113,630 | $23,240 |
| Business | — | $107,079 | — |
| Business Administration | $69,289 | $98,481 | $20,500 |
| Marketing | $55,236 | $98,320 | $20,534 |
| Management Science / Analytics | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $88,587 | $141,691 | $23,854 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $83,356 | $116,999 | $24,019 |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other | — | — | — |
| Data Analytics | — | — | — |
| Information Science / Studies | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | — | — | — |
| Music | — | — | — |
| Studio Art | — | — | — |
| Theatre | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Journalism | $45,256 | $81,935 | $19,500 |
| Public Relations and Advertising | — | — | — |
| Major | Earnings, 1 yr | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Med / Pre-Health | — | — | — |
| Public Health | — | — | — |
College Scorecard field of study, latest release: median earnings of graduates who received federal aid, 1 and 4 years after graduating; median federal loan debt. — means too few graduates to report.
From major to career
Finance → Financial analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 7.2% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Mechanical Engineering → Mechanical engineer
Median annual wage for all workers in this job. U.S. jobs projected to grow 11.2% from 2025 to 2035. Typical entry education: bachelor's degree.
BLS OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Across all majors, former Lehigh University students earn a median $105,584 ten years after starting college, more than 98% of Pennsylvania colleges we cover. 88% graduate within six years.
Lehigh University majors questions
How many majors does Lehigh University offer?
Lehigh University offers 65 bachelor's majors across 9 areas; the most majors are in Humanities & Languages and Engineering.
What is the highest-paying major at Lehigh University?
Computer Science graduates from Lehigh University earn a median $141,691 four years after graduating, the highest of the 24 majors with reported earnings. Their median debt is $23,854.
Which Lehigh University majors earn the least?
Among majors with reported earnings, English graduates earn the least: a median $71,474 four years after graduating.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (field of study); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections). Back to Lehigh University overview